How To Improve Your Health With Minimal Time and Money
by Mark Harris!
Flexible sportsman stretching on the sports ground
by Andrea Piacquadio
While there is nothing more valuable than good health, many people claim that they don’t have enough time or money to pursue self-care.
However, a busy schedule and a tight budget shouldn’t prevent you from investing in your wellness. Instead, consider these budget-friendly
and time-saving tips from that I am sharing on LA-Story.com to optimize your health.
Skip the Gym
If you think you need a gym membership to exercise, think again. Recent statistics show that people are increasingly meeting their fitness goals
on their own, with more than 56% of people exercising at home rather than in a gym.
Budget-friendly home workout options include:
• Going outside for a walk, hike, or bike ride
• Taking advantage of free YouTube video classes
• Utilizing a piece of workout equipment, such as a treadmill
• Subscribing to an app-based workout program
• Joining a free online yoga program
By working out at home, you save not only money but also time. So, eliminate the commute to the gym and spend the extra time exercising.
Sneak in Activity
Woman and Man on a Bike by Nubia Navarro
You may be too busy to devote a large chunk of time to fitness, but this doesn’t mean you can’t get in shape. There are short online options
designed for people with limited time. If you squeeze in a five-minute strength workout when you get up in the morning and a ten-minute
yoga flow at the end of the day, and your mind and body will thank you!
You can also look for ways to sneak in movement throughout your day, even when traveling for business. Creative ideas include:
• Commit to biking or walking between meetings
• If you’re traveling, choose hotels with fitness accommodations
• Take the stairs rather than the elevator
• Park farther away from your destination and enjoy the extra steps
• Invest in a standing desk to reduce time spent sitting
• Set a timer on your phone for short hourly movement breaks
• Eat while you work and spend your lunch break exercising
Buy Used Clothes and Equipment
If you want new workout apparel or a piece of gym equipment, you don’t have to pay full price. Luckily, there are budget-friendly strategies:
• Find workout clothes at second-hand online stores, such as Poshmark or ThredUp
• Watch for sales, coupons, and other promotions at local retail stores
• Buy used and refurbished exercise equipment at bargain prices
Drink Enough Water
Staying hydrated is critical for good health.
It can increase blood flow, facilitate digestion, lubricate your joints, and even help you think more clearly.
Luckily, you don’t need time or money to drink water! Simply keep a reusable water bottle with you throughout the day.
This makes it easy to hydrate on the go and also serves as a handy reminder to keep drinking.
Eat at Home
Woman making sandwich with salad
Photo by Alex Green
When you eat in a restaurant, you will likely consume unhealthy ingredients, such as salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats.
Instead, plan and prepare your meals.
Cooking at home allows you to control and keep track of the ingredients you ingest. It also saves you time and money!
For best results, try these suggestions:
• Plan your menu ahead of time.
• Always have a list when you go shopping to avoid impulse purchases.
• Use a grocery list app to streamline the store-to-table process
• Take advantage of online resources to find healthy, simple recipes.
• Buy fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks.
• Avoid purchasing processed foods and sugary drinks.
Self-care is always a worthwhile investment.
Even if you feel pressed for time or short on money, some options that can work for you.
So, take steps towards a healthier lifestyle and attain the happy and robust future you deserve.
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LA-Story.com would like to thank Mark Harris for this article. He put a lot of thought into his comments.
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Stevie’s Notes:
If you had asked me 10 years ago, if I worked out, I would tell you that I did work out. If you asked me how LONG I work out, I would
say maybe about 30 minutes. Telling you that would have been a bit of a stretch because I was more comfortable doing 20 minutes.
I thought my running up and down 2 flights of stairs ( about 30 steps) in my home was enough “cardio” to call it “exercise.” When we
moved into a single-story home and I had some injuries that were thanks to the move… I realized I had to get serious. I started with
physical therapy because in the course of the move (and my rather large German Shepard /Siberian Husky dog who loved tugging me
around the park 2 blocks away), I had injured my left shoulder cuff. Physical therapy was recommended to me and I wound up
doing about 6 months of treatment for my shoulder to get strong enough and for ME to get strong enough that I could lift things that
were more than 10+ pounds.
Thanks to all of that PT, I was doing pilates, weights, cardio runs on a mini-trampoline, and floorwork. I started feeling good while
I was doing all of this exercise. I split my workouts into 2 rounds in my garage (with a TV and a DVD player) .. before and after the walk with
my dog. Since then ( think about 4 years later) we have 2 dogs and we split the time each one has with either my husband or me and the,
I take my Vizsla for longer walks at a faster pace. I have ratcheted up my workouts on both pre-and post walk and I am doing some serious
work with a new workout known as PVolve. PLUS I have a stationary bike where I can watch streaming TV shows. I break my bike rides
up to twice a day.. and I am doing about 20 miles a day when I am on the bike.
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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